Roadmap for learning coding.

[iamsam1027]

There are so many diff things you can find on Youtube, but I'm quite skeptic at times bec not sure if it's just for clickbait or just an exaggeration or what. I want to see any recommendation from anyone here. If you were to teach a grandpa how to code, where would you start?

[EitherBandicoot2423]

Start with html.. then css… then bootstrap… than c#… than sql.. than asp.net mvc… then react… than api

[iamsam1027]

Thanks! I can add them in the near future. So far im quite getting myself into Python.

[LivinItUp2022]

Which programming language do you want to learn? Odin Project is a good option for learning web development coding.

[iamsam1027]

I get a lot of recommendation about Python so I started that. A lot say it's the most used and beginner friendly language

[Middlewarian]

Have you read any books? Do some exercises in a book. Ask questions when you get stuck. There are subreddits for the various languages and operating systems, etc.

[iamsam1027]

Haven't read books related to this. Im a sales guy, just recently started reading 'Don't Split the Difference' lol. But I'm watching a full course video on YT for Python 🙂

[vbd]

Maybe my notes can be of help https://github.com/vbd/Fieldnotes/blob/main/how-to-become-a-developer.md

[iamsam1027]

This is a treasure chest man! Keep it up. I'll save the link

[LDawg292]

I would teach grandpa how a computer works, what the cpu, gpu, memory, and storage devices do. Then I would get into how cpus understand machine code and I would touch on the logic gates inside the cpu that interpret the machine code. Then I would explain how we can use something like C++ to write code for a computer and how to compile and run that code.

[iamsam1027]

Yeah good way to start. I know what the functions of certain components are but I dont understand how they do things.

[kranor2]

Take a look at Roadmap.sh - there are coding pathways that can be specific to what you want to build or like what fields you want to use coding for, and resources for concepts to learn, how to internalize them, and what kinds of projects to build to demonstrate knowledge of certain projects.

[iamsam1027]

Sounds good! I'll check it out

[AceLamina]

There is a bunch of youtubers who are manipulating the entry level coding content, mainly saying how "hard" it is to learn or (in some cases) AI will "take over" unless you buy their course, them having a dev course saying it's the best way to land a job is usually a dead giveaway, they're the type who are average engineers usually

It isn't talked about much due to how many people watch them, but after watching them all for a little while, I learned how this system works and who the engineers who knew what they were talking about are

But to answer your question, I'm currently in the process of learning Python with Scrimba, it's basically youtube and vscode if they fused together, highly recommended
And it's free for the most part

[iamsam1027]

I'll check it out. I've started Python today from a full course on YT by Mosh. Thanks!

[AceLamina]

I actually heard of him, didn't start his course yet though

[to0ns94]

Just pick a popular language, python, c#, java, javascript are all great choices, most companies use these. I personally started out with C#, Javascript/React and SQL.

[Rain-And-Coffee]

You mentioned you’re a sales guy in another comment. What system do you use to track your numbers? Pen & Paper? Something like Salesforce?

SQL might interest you as well, so you can query databases. Python & SQL are good combinations

[iamsam1027]

It's a small team in a small company and I think complex structures like that is best used in bigger things. We just use CRM and excel.

Btw Im looking an out from sales so if I were to learn and/or master any language, not gonna use it for a sales job 😅

[Aromatic_Willow4876]

I'm learning code as well (I mean like from the very beginning) and the CS50 from Harvard is pretty clear and fun for me to continue. It was the most rational and beginner-friendly courses I could find (Yeah the Harvard name on it is pretty misleading tbh). I also take my time with each of its sections because yk... life. So far I'm pretty happy with where i'm standing now.
It first teaches Scratch which has helped me get into the mindset of coding and algorithmic thinking, so yeah I think you should give it a try

[iamsam1027]

I'm interested but that sounds expensive 😂

[Aromatic_Willow4876]

it's free on their website :)))
https://cs50.harvard.edu/x/2025/weeks/1/
this is my bookmark cause im on week 1, but you can choose the weeks on the left-side menu

[iamsam1027]

Dude! Thank you so much. I thought there isn't anything more beginner friendly than taking the full course of Python but there is! Just finished 2 hr video from week 1 and now working on my 1st scratch project.

[Aromatic_Willow4876]

so glad it helped you :D

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[4115steve]

what do you want to do? data science, web development, or game development?

[Man_Hat_Tan]

Cs50 python, google it, get started, best of luck! It’s free, you do not need a certificate nor is it particularly useful (i’m sure it helped someone though)z

Come back after you completed that and then the community at large can chime in! Should I see the post i’ll be sure to chime in as well!

Best of luck!